Security Engineer - NV1
- Implement and operate enterprise security capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
- Drive vulnerability management initiatives across infrastructure and applications
- Support continuous monitoring, compliance reporting and assurance activities
Security Engineer | NV1 Cleared
Melbourne or Canberra | Hybrid Working
$140,000 - $170,000 Package (Inc. Super)
Permanent Opportunity
Talenza is partnering with a leading technology and services organisation delivering critical cyber security capabilities within a government environment.
We're seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for protecting complex on-premises and cloud-based environments. This is a hands-on role focused on security operations, engineering, vulnerability management, incident response and platform hardening across enterprise-scale infrastructure. Based on the provided position description and hiring manager brief, the role requires experience across security engineering, hardening, monitoring and compliance in government-regulated environments.
What you'll be doing
- Implement and operate enterprise security capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
- Perform system hardening in line with ISM, Essential Eight and security best practices
- Investigate security alerts and support incident response activities
- Drive vulnerability management initiatives across infrastructure and applications
- Work closely with stakeholders to improve security posture and reduce risk
- Support continuous monitoring, compliance reporting and assurance activities
- Contribute to security tooling integration, optimisation and remediation programs
What we're looking for
- Experience as a Security Engineer, Security Analyst or Cyber Security Specialist in enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux and cloud platform security
- Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management and security operations
- Understanding of incident response processes and security monitoring
- Familiarity with Australian Government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight
- Experience supporting regulated or highly secure environments
- Exposure to automation, IAM, SIEM or observability platforms will be highly regarded
Essential Requirements
- Australian Citizenship
- Active NV1 Security Clearance
Why apply?
- Permanent position with long-term program stability
- Work on nationally significant and highly secure environments
- Hybrid working model
- Melbourne or Canberra location
- Competitive salary package of $140k-$170k including super
- Opportunity to influence and enhance enterprise security capability
For a confidential discussion, please contact the Talenza Cyber Security team or apply now.
Please note: Due to the security requirements of this role, only Australian Citizens holding an active NV1 clearance can be considered.
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